Hankyu Travel Co., Ltd. Signs "Agreement on Support in Times of Disaster, etc." with Kamakura City
Hankyu Travel Co., Ltd. signed an "Agreement on Support in Times of Disaster, etc." with Kamakura City on May 8, 2026. This agreement aims to stabilize the lives of local residents and provide prompt disaster response and support during large-scale disasters or emergencies.
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Hankyu Travel Co., Ltd. (Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President Toyoji Yamakawa) signed an "Agreement on Support in Times of Disaster, etc." with Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture (Mayor Takashi Matsuo) on May 8, 2026.
The purpose of this agreement is to stabilize the lives of local residents in Kamakura City in the event of, or threat of, large-scale disasters such as earthquakes and floods, or other emergencies (including measures against infectious diseases). In response to requests from Kamakura City, we will work on prompt and smooth disaster response and support activities under a strong mutual cooperation system.
To contribute to the realization of a sustainable local community, our company launched "DHAT (Disaster Hankyu Assistance Team)" in April 2024 to provide emergency support to local governments during disasters. We are maximizing the experience and resources cultivated in the travel industry to strengthen our crisis management system and promote disaster prevention measures in cooperation with local communities.
[Contents of the Agreement]
(1) Matters related to arranging accommodation, transportation (including vehicles), meals, and insurance, etc., required by affected persons and support staff dispatched to Kamakura City.
(2) Matters related to the establishment and operation of welfare shelters, etc.
(3) Matters related to arranging personnel and materials for various types of support.
(4) Matters related to assisting with epidemic prevention work, such as infectious diseases.
(5) Other matters.
By concluding this agreement, Hankyu Travel will further strengthen its cooperation with Kamakura City, contribute to the city's sustainable development, and address regional issues.
The purpose of this agreement is to stabilize the lives of local residents in Kamakura City in the event of, or threat of, large-scale disasters such as earthquakes and floods, or other emergencies (including measures against infectious diseases). In response to requests from Kamakura City, we will work on prompt and smooth disaster response and support activities under a strong mutual cooperation system.
To contribute to the realization of a sustainable local community, our company launched "DHAT (Disaster Hankyu Assistance Team)" in April 2024 to provide emergency support to local governments during disasters. We are maximizing the experience and resources cultivated in the travel industry to strengthen our crisis management system and promote disaster prevention measures in cooperation with local communities.
[Contents of the Agreement]
(1) Matters related to arranging accommodation, transportation (including vehicles), meals, and insurance, etc., required by affected persons and support staff dispatched to Kamakura City.
(2) Matters related to the establishment and operation of welfare shelters, etc.
(3) Matters related to arranging personnel and materials for various types of support.
(4) Matters related to assisting with epidemic prevention work, such as infectious diseases.
(5) Other matters.
By concluding this agreement, Hankyu Travel will further strengthen its cooperation with Kamakura City, contribute to the city's sustainable development, and address regional issues.